Local attractions
Windsor Castle (12 miles), The Savill Garden (16 miles), Marlow (5 miles), Hospira (1 miles), The Chiltern Hills (13 miles), Hurley Lock, The River and Rowing Museum (5 miles), Temple Golf Club (1 miles), Johnson and Johnson (4 miles), Ascot Racecourse (15 miles), Thames Path, The Stanley Spencer Gallery (7 miles), Douwe Egberts (2 miles), CityCenter (5 miles), Odds Farm Park (10 miles), Maidenhead (5 miles), GSK (3 miles), Hughenden Manor (12 miles), LEGOLAND Windsor (13 miles), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles)
Property description
Reputed to be one of the oldest inns in England, dating back as far as 1135, The Olde Bell is a beautifully restored coaching inn in rural Berkshire. The rustic-chic interiors were designed by famed designer Ilse Crawford, providing an element of modernity to the historical inn. The hotel public areas, arranged over 5 separate buildings, feature traditional open fires, a lavish bar and dining room offering a seasonal and locally sourced menu, as well as huge meadow garden to enjoy the local ales in the warmer months. There are also several meeting and event spaces, some housed in timber-framed barns, which are available for hire.The airy guestrooms are all beautifully decorated with dark wood floors, huge handmade beds and sheepskin throws. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WiFi and luxury Noble Isle toiletries. Upgrades will add vintage features, luxury bathrobes and slippers, as well as in-room claw-foot baths. Parking is available on-site and is complimentary to guests and restaurant patrons.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 14:00pm |
| Check-out: | 11:00am |
| Year of last renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 48 |
| Corridors: | Both interior and exterior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 48 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 1 |
| Rooms with one bed: | 48 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 0 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 6 View spaces |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 5.0 Miles |
| Ownership: | ARC |
Policies / Expenses | Nightly parking: | n/a |
| Total taxes: | 0.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
London Luton (44 miles), London Gatwick (55 miles), London Heathrow (20 miles)
Is there an airport shuttle?
Sorry but
no airport shuttle is available.
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
We do happily allow dogs in our bar and in certain bedrooms for the night
About Best Western Signature Collection
- Carefully selected upper-midscale hotels in primary and secondary markets.
The Best Western Signature Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast: Loyal & Wild - cosy café on Maidenhead High Street offering classic cooked breakfasts and pastries - 0.1 miles from hotel, a 2 minute walk
Day 2
- Activity: Maidenhead Riverside Walk - pleasant riverside stroll along the Thames passing Maidenhead Bridge and local parks - 0.2 miles from hotel, 4 minute walk
Day 3
- Lunch: The Olde Bell restaurant - traditional British fare within your hotel with seasonal dishes and riverside views - 0 miles from hotel, on site
Day 4
- Dinner: The Waterside Inn - acclaimed riverside restaurant in Bray offering refined tasting menus - 1.7 miles from hotel, about a 6 minute drive or 25 minute walk
Day 5
- Breakfast: Norden Farm Café - light breakfast and coffee at the arts centre with gallery views - 0.4 miles from hotel, 8 minute walk
Day 6
- Activity: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts - catch a matinée theatre show or family workshop in a relaxed setting - 0.4 miles from hotel, 8 minute walk
Day 7
- Lunch: The George & Dragon - gastropub in Bray serving seasonal British dishes in a characterful setting - 1.6 miles from hotel, about a 6 minute drive
Day 8
- Dinner: The Fat Duck - world famous tasting menu experience in Bray - 1.8 miles from hotel, about a 7 minute drive (bookings essential)
Day 9
- Breakfast: Bakehouse on the High Street - artisanal pastries and full breakfast menu near the hotel - 0.1 miles from hotel, 2 minute walk
Day 10
- Activity: Cliveden House and Gardens - historic estate with formal gardens, woodland walks and riverside views - 2.5 miles from hotel, about a 10 minute drive
Day 11
- Lunch: The Cliveden Dining Room - refined lunch options set in elegant surroundings on the Cliveden estate - 2.5 miles from hotel, about a 10 minute drive
Day 12
- Dinner: Bel & The Dragon - cosy country pub near Reading Road serving modern British dishes with local ingredients - 1.9 miles from hotel, about a 7 minute drive